LPN - Weekend Days

Ambrosia Treatment Center; Port Saint Lucie (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Ambrosia Behavioral Health in Port Saint Lucie, FL, is seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our nursing team in a residential setting during overnight hours. The LPN will provide direct nursing care, administer medications, and ensure continuity of care for clients with behavioral health needs.

The ideal candidate will have an active FL LPN license, CPR/BLS certification, and experience in mental health, crisis intervention, or residential treatment environments.

Qualifications

• Active LPN license in Florida.
• Experience in mental health, substance use, or residential treatment preferred.
• CPR/BLS certification required.
• Strong assessment, documentation, and communication skills.
• Compassionate, calm, professional patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care including medication administration, monitoring, and documentation.
• Record vital signs, symptom checks, and wellness rounds during shifts.
• Respond to medical and behavioral emergencies promptly and effectively.
• Communicate concerns and updates to on‑call RN and clinical team.
• Maintain nursing notes and EMR documentation (Kipu).
• Collaborate with residential and clinical staff to ensure safety and therapy.
• Uphold confidentiality and trauma‑informed care principles.

Skills

LPN license

Mental health experience

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Compassionate patient care

Crisis management

Calm professional demeanor

Tools

Kipu EMR

Job description

Ambrosia Behavioral Health is revolutionizing behavioral, substance use, and eating disorder treatment for adolescents by combining cutting edge neuroscience and precision diagnostics with compassionate, evidence-based therapies. By delivering holistic care that improves patient outcomes, individuals are empowered toward long‑term recovery.

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our nursing team . The LPN provides direct nursing care and medical support to clients in a structured residential setting, ensuring safety, comfort, and continuity of care during overnight hours.

The ideal candidate has experience in behavioral health, crisis intervention, and residential treatment environments, and demonstrates empathy, professionalism, and sound clinical judgment..

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct nursing care to clients, including medication administration, monitoring, and documentation.
• Conduct and record vital signs, symptom checks, and wellness rounds throughout the shift.
• Respond promptly and effectively to medical and behavioral emergencies.
• Communicate client concerns, incidents, and updates to the on‑call RN and clinical team.
• Maintain accurate and timely nursing notes and electronic medical records (Kipu) documentation.
• Collaborate with residential and clinical staff to ensure a safe and therapeutic environment.
• Uphold confidentiality, ethical standards, and trauma‑informed care practices.

Qualifications:

• Active LPN license in the State of FL
• Prior experience in mental health, substance use, or residential treatment preferred.
• Current CPR/BLS certification .
• Strong assessment, documentation, and communication skills.
• Compassionate, calm, and professional approach to patient care.
• Ability to work independently and handle crisis situations confidently.
• Compassionate, patient‑centered approach aligned with our core values of Compassion, Excellence, and Innovation .

Our clinicians and support teams work together to care for people facing mental health and substance use challenges. We offer professional development, health insurance options, and paid time off.

Our Human Resources team can help with open roles and the application process.